US Bridges

Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion

Good

Solano County, California · 300 Ft W Sunset Ave · Structure no. 23C0241

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion in Solano County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Ave
CrossesLaurel Creek Diversion
Location300 Ft W Sunset Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.2537, -122.0207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Ave over Laurel Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.